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I Am Allergic to Xylocaine is There an Alternative?

asked 1 year ago by Pammel in Belmont Maine
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 233 times
Tags: allergy

I would like to have smart lipo done and was wondering is there a alternative to xylocaine

3 answers to I Am Allergic to Xylocaine is There an Alternative?

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Liposuction and allergy to lidocaine

Liposuction is safest when tumescent local anesthetic is performed. That means high volume, low concentration of Xylophone (Lidocaine) local anesthetic and adrenaline. The safety and numbers of tumescent liposuction were investigated and invented by Dr. Jefferey Klein, a dermatologist. No other anesthetic should be used in lieu of Lidocaine as the serum levels will not be the same and until that particular anesthetic's metabolism is studied at this high volume, low... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Lidocaine Alternatives for Tumescent Anesthesia

There are many alternatives to lidocaine on the market that can be used. However, the nature of your reaction to lidocaine should be carefully evaluated by an allergist, or allergy specialist. I would recommend an evaluation by an allergist for local anesthetic reactions, followed by a very localized or limited trial of tumescent anesthesia in a small location with the local anesthetic that is selected as safe for your use. However, a word of caution is in order. Lidocaine... more
Temp Patterson, MD

Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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All patients who think they are allergic to xylocaine should be tested in a doctor's office under a physician's care.

All patients who think they are allergic to xylocaine should be tested in a doctor's office under a physician's care. In reality it is very unusual for anyone to be allergic to this drug.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

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